AppleScript Examples

AppleScript helps automate tasks on Mac OS X systems.

AppleScript Language Guide - handy reference manual.
Old AppleScript code (from 1997 through 2000). Includes scripts for BBEdit, Ircle, and folder actions. Not updated for current versions of software.

`Internet Connect`

dial-in.scpt illustrates connecting an offline configuration under Internet Connect. Assign a keystroke trigger in QuickSilver or Drag Thing for quick remote logins.

`iTunes`

Link play-itunes.scpt to a keystroke to start iTunes playing.
Play National Public Radio (NPR) in RealPlayer (and disable iTunes) with play-npr.scpt.
Trigger wakeupcall.scpt via an alarm for a gentle wake up.

`Mail`

Look under the /Library/Scripts/Mail\ Scripts directory for example scripts.

file2mail - Command line interface to mail-attach.app droplet. Shell Tips & Tricks contains more information on using the Unix shell interface.

$ file2mail MailScripts.dmg

mail-attach.scpt - creates a new message with attachments for any files dropped onto the application. Save as an AppleScript application (e.g. mail-attach.app) to use.

`OmniOutliner Professional`

CreateGTDEntry.scpt illustrates creating a new row and cell entries in an OmniOutliner Professional document.

`Terminal`

Use activate-presentation-terminal.scpt to activate or prompt to open a saved Terminal definition. Helps switch to a special terminal used during presentations.